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EDUCATION

PLANTS ​

POISONOUS

​TO PETS

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Spring is right around the corner! Did you know, a large portion of household and garden plants are toxic to pets?

Here's a list to keep on hand at home. to view photographs of a much more extensive list of toxic and harmful plants known to cause systemic effects and /or varying degrees of gastorintestinal upset, visit www.aspca.org

Aloe

Amaryllis

Autumn Crocus

Azalea

Baby's Breath

Castor Bean

Chrysanthemum

Clematis

Cyclamen

Daffodil

Dumb Cane

Gladiolas

Holly

Hyacinth

Hydrangea

Iris

Ivy

Kalanchoe

Lilies

Mistletoe

Narcissus

Oleander

Pointsettia

Pothos

Rhododendron

Sago Palm

Tulip

Yew

Yucca

POISONS IN PLAIN SIGHT

​​Many common household items such as plants, foods and chemicals can be harmful to your pet if ingested. Be informed so that you're prepared if you find yourself in a pet poisoning emergency.

Cats

Lilies

Topical flea and tick medicine for dogs

Household cleaners

Antidepressant medications

Mouse and rat poisons

Ibuprofen and acetaminophen

Glow sticks/glow jewelry

Amphetamines such as ADD/ADHD drugs

Decongestant medications

Essential oils

Dogs

Chocolate

Mouse and rat poisons

Ibuprofen and acetaminophen

xylitol (found in sugar-free gums and candies)

Vitamin D (ingested in large amounts)

Antidepressant medications

Fertilizers

Grapes and raisins

Decongestant medications

Caffeine

Heart medications

ADD/ADHD medications

Household Toxins

​​​When using common household chemicals such as cleaning solutions, antifreeze and fragrance sprays, make sure there's adequate ventilation and thoroughly wipe up and spills. Also, tightly close bottles and containers, and stow them safely in cabinets that pets can't get into.

Non-ingested Poisons

Poisons aren't always ingested: some can be inhaled or cause chemical burns on the skin.

Inhaled poisons: Carbon Monoxide, smoke and chemical fumes

Skin poisons: Ammonia, lye, drain and toilet cleaners, tea tree oil

Toxic Table Scraps

Though sharing "just a bite" of food with your pet seems harmless, many human foods can be dangerous, even deadly, for dogs and cats.